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K427 SLN

1993 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,920 mi
Last recorded62,920 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK427 SLN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 62,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 62,743 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 62,728 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 62,180 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 62,000 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 61,919 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 61,713 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 61,040 miles

Oil leak

engine warning light on

Fail 16 Apr 2013 61,040 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

engine warning light on

Fail 23 Apr 2012 60,837 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

engine oil leaks

Pass 23 Apr 2012 60,837 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 20 Apr 2011 60,187 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 60,183 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2010 58,995 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 58,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 57,738 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 57,035 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 57,035 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 55,912 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 53,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 53,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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K427 SLN is a 1993 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 128,045 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K427 SLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 33 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K427 SLN registered?

K427 SLN is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 11 June 1993.

Is K427 SLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K427 SLN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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